The 32-year-old joined the Gunners from the Russian outfit for €16.5 million in 2009 but, after a bright start, has since lost his place in Arsene Wenger's first-team squad and has become a peripheral figure this term.

And following confirmation that Arshavin would not be offered a new deal at the Emirates Stadium, Spalletti would welcome the 32-year-old back to Russia amid reported interest from clubs in Turkey, United States and the Middle East.